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| − | [ | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] counceil, from Anglo-French cunseil, cuncile, from [[Latin]] concilium, from com- + calare to call |
| − | *Date: [ | + | *Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Century 12th century] |
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*1 : an assembly or meeting for consultation, advice, or [[discussion]] | *1 : an assembly or meeting for consultation, advice, or [[discussion]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:45, 12 December 2020
Etymology
Middle English counceil, from Anglo-French cunseil, cuncile, from Latin concilium, from com- + calare to call
- Date: 12th century
Definitions
- 1 : an assembly or meeting for consultation, advice, or discussion
- 2 : a group elected or appointed as an advisory or legislative body
- 3 a : a usually administrative body
- b : an executive body whose members are equal in power and authority
- c : a governing body of delegates from local units of a federation
- 4 : deliberation in a council
- 5 a : a federation of or a central body uniting a group of organizations
- b : a local chapter of an organization c : club, society
Description
A council is a type of committee that leads or governs. In British culture, a municipality is often referred to as a council.
A town council is a democratically elected form of government for small municipalities or civil parishes. A council may serve as both the representative and executive branch.
Depending upon local laws and regulations, town councils usually self-organize and elect a leader to set the agenda of their governing body. This leader may be granted a title such as chairman, mayor, or president.
